Individuals & Families
Resources are available to support residents, including Know Your Rights materials, legal assistance, and family preparedness tools. Key steps include consulting attorneys, carrying a Red Card, and creating family plans, especially for households with children. Local services are listed to address legal and financial challenges.
Community Preparedness and Support
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) does not provide direct assistance to individuals. Instead, CFAAC offers grants to nonprofit organizations that support the community. If you are seeking help, you may be able to find support through the following organizations, depending on your needs and location. This list has been compiled by CFAAC and is not intended as a recommendation or guarantee of services. It may not be an exhaustive list of all available resources.
Local and national organizations offer free Know Your Rights materials and family preparedness guides. Key recommendations for residents include:
- Schedule consultations with qualified nonprofit organizations or immigration attorneys. Notaries do not have a legal background in the U.S., and many residents are scammed out of thousands of dollars by notaries.
- If approached by an official at home, ask to see their warrant (look through a window or under the door). Officers can only enter with a valid warrant.
- Carry a Red Card, which helps assert your rights under the U.S. Constitution.
- Keep copies of important documents, including identification and pending applications.
- Establish a family preparedness plan, especially for households with children under 18.
For households with children under 18, consider:
- Legal tools such as Parental Designation and Consent for Standby Guardianship.
- Adding trusted adults to your child’s school contact form for emergency pickup.
- Speak to an attorney about signing a power of attorney (e.g. trusted person to make decisions on your behalf regarding your finances, children, assets, etc.) in case you’re detained or deported.
These resources have been compiled by the Anne Arundel Office of the County Executive—Director of Hispanic/Latino and Multicultural Resources to help individuals, families, and business owners navigate available support.
Legal Assistance
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) does not provide direct assistance to individuals. Instead, CFAAC offers grants to nonprofit organizations that support the community. If you are seeking help, you may be able to find support through the following organizations, depending on your needs and location. This list has been compiled by CFAAC and is not intended as a recommendation or guarantee of services. It may not be an exhaustive list of all available resources.
The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights offers a helpline for Maryland residents:
- Adults: 202-201-3329
- Children under 18: 202-331-3320
These resources have been compiled by the Anne Arundel Office of the County Executive—Director of Hispanic/Latino and Multicultural Resources to help individuals, families, and business owners navigate available support.
FreeState Justice – Legal aid for low-income LGBTQ Marylanders; findable via Anne Arundel Public Library resource pages
- 410-625-LGBT (5428)
- LEGAL INTAKE (443) 977-4254
Additional Resources
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) does not provide direct assistance to individuals. Instead, CFAAC offers grants to nonprofit organizations that support the community. If you are seeking help, you may be able to find support through the following organizations, depending on your needs and location. This list has been compiled by CFAAC and is not intended as a recommendation or guarantee of services. It may not be an exhaustive list of all available resources.
- Red Cards (Available in Haitian Creole, Ukrainian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Korean, and Vietnamese)
- Anne Arundel County 2025 Resource Guide: A Guide for Family Preparedness and Resources
- Guía de Recursos 2025 del Condado de Anne Arundel: Preparación Familiar y Acceso a Recursos
- Toolkit to Assist People Facing Expanded Expedited Removal (2017)
- OMA Know Your Rights Centralized Resources
- Parental Designation and Consent for Standby Guardianship
- American Immigration Council: After Day One – A High-Level Analysis of Executive Actions
- Compiled White House Executive Orders (For an exhaustive list please visit the White House website)
These resources have been compiled by the Anne Arundel Office of the County Executive—Director of Hispanic/Latino and Multicultural Resources to help individuals, families, and business owners navigate available support.
Assistance for Individuals
If you or your family are facing hardship, please visit our Emergency Assistance and Basic Needs Resources page to find local organizations that can help with food, housing, utility bills, and other essential needs.
Resources are available to support residents, including Know Your Rights materials, legal assistance, and family preparedness tools. Key steps include consulting attorneys, carrying a Red Card, and creating family plans, especially for households with children. Local services are listed to address legal and financial challenges.
Federal funding freezes and related Executive Orders (EOs) are creating uncertainty for nonprofits. Even organizations that do not receive direct federal funding may be impacted by disruptions to pass-through funding from state or local levels.
Employers can prepare for disruptions by creating a response plan, offering Know Your Rights training, and understanding legal rights regarding workplace inspections and public/private spaces.
Federal workers can access resources for unemployment, housing, food, and utility assistance through various assistance programs. Additional support includes job search services, local job opportunities, virtual workshops for career development, and job fairs featuring both government and private sector employers.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, there are many resources available in Anne Arundel County and beyond. Click to view a list of organizations that offer crisis assistance, behavioral health services, and other support. Please explore these options to find the help you need.
If you or someone you know is in need, there are organizations in Anne Arundel County that may be able to help. While the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County does not provide direct assistance, we support nonprofits that serve individuals and families facing challenges. The organizations listed in the link may offer support for essentials such as rent, utilities, car repairs, medicine, food, and other basic necessities.